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More than 500 people have been killed in two weeks of unrest across Iran, according to a U.S.-based rights group, as Tehran warned it would strike U.S. military bases and Israel if President Donald Trump intervenes on behalf of protesters. The Human Rights Activists News Agency HRANA said it had verified the deaths of 490 protesters and 48 members of the security forces, with more than 10,600 people arrested since demonstrations erupted on December 28 over soaring prices before turning into nationwide protests against Iran’s clerical leadership. Iranian authorities have not released official figures. Trump has repeatedly warned that the…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The team defeated Algeria 2-0 in the quarter-final at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday, January 10. Two second-half goals from Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen and Sevilla’s Akor Adams ensured the Eagles made it through to the semi-finals. Nigeria will now face the host nation, Morocco, in one of the two semi-final matches of the competition, with the hope of reaching the finals.

Morocco booked a spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Cameroon 2–0 in their quarterfinal clash on Friday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat The Atlas Lions took control early, with Brahim Diaz opening the scoring in the 26th minute, before Ismael Saibari sealed the win with a second goal in the 74th minute to put the contest beyond Cameroon’s reach. Morocco arrived at the quarterfinals after narrowly beating Tanzania 1–0 in the Round of 16. They had earlier dominated Group A, finishing top with seven points and rounding off the group…

Manchester City have signed Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in a £64m deal. The forward joins Pep Guardiola’s side on a five-and-a-half-year contract, taking City’s transfer spend in the last 12 months to £425.9m on 14 players. The Ghana international, who will wear the No 42 shirt, said: “My best football is yet to come, I am sure of that. And City are in a great position – still involved in four competitions. I really feel I can help them have a strong second half of the season.” Guardiola confirmed Semenyo will be in the match-day squad for Saturday’s FA Cup…

American billionaire businessman Bill Gates, has paid $8 billion to his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates’ charity, five years after their split over his affairs with other women. Gates made the $7.88 billion donation to Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation in 2024, The New York Times revealed. The sum, one of the largest public donations ever recorded, was revealed in a new tax filing, which shows the first specific financial terms of the couple’s high-profile split in 2021. Melinda resigned from The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in May 2024. Despite leaving the charity, she suggested her ex donate $12.5…

A confidential source claims that the man accusing Tyler Perry of sexual misconduct is preparing to subpoena the filmmaker’s celebrity friends as the legal battle escalates. Aspiring actor Mario Rodriguez, 40, has filed a lawsuit alleging that Perry made unwanted advances and groped him. Blogger Janet Carlton reported that Rodriguez intends to call several of Perry’s high profile associates, including Oprah Winfrey, to testify under oath about Perry’s behavior. “One of the biggest stories of the week was mega producer Tyler Perry being sued by yet another attractive male for s-xual harassment. Here’s what we know. This could get even…

Senegal edged Mali 1–0 in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-finals in Tangier, securing a place in the semi-finals Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye scored the decisive goal in the 27th minute, proving enough to separate the two West African rivals. Mali’s challenge suffered a major blow when Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma received a second yellow card in added time before halftime, resulting in a red. The narrow victory extends Senegal’s dominance over Mali — the Lions of Teranga remain unbeaten against their neighbours and advance to the AFCON semi-finals for the fifth time in history. Senegal also maintain their remarkable run…

Pope Leo XIV said Friday in a New Year’s message to diplomats at the Vatican that war is “back in vogue” and expressed deep concern about a shift from diplomatic dialogue to force in international relations. He lamented the weakening of multilateral institutions and said diplomacy was being replaced by a “diplomacy based on force.” Leo warned that the post-World War II principle barring the use of force to violate international borders has been undermined and said peace is increasingly sought through weapons to assert dominion, a trend that threatens the rule of law. He highlighted rising tensions in the…

The United Kingdom is facing a growing flood threat as melting snow from Storm Goretti combines with fresh rain and strong winds, prompting more than 100 flood alerts and further disruption across the country. Storm Goretti, described by forecasters as the worst snowfall in a decade, brought heavy snow, coastal winds reaching 100mph, power outages and major travel shutdowns. At the peak of the storm, more than 64,000 homes were left without electricity, airports suspended operations and rail companies issued do not travel notices. As temperatures rise and rainfall moves in, the Environment Agency has issued 106 flood alerts and…

American rapper, Fetty Wap, has been released from prison early The rapper, 34, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, was released from prison on Thursday, Jan. 8. Maxwell served over three years of his prison sentence at FCI, Sandstone, a low security facility in Sandstone, Minn., The New York Post reports. The “Trap Queen” rapper pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances in August 2022 and was sentenced to six years in prison in May 2023. “I want to thank my family, friends, and fans for the love, prayers, and continued support — it truly…